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Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform is expected to disrupt the traditional netbook market with its smaller, more energy-efficient devices that offer longer battery life and instant startup times. AT&T has announced plans to sell a Snapdragon-based smartbook from Lenovo, while Vodafone has begun taking orders for the HTC-made
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Sprint Nextel Corp., along with its joint venture partners, is preparing to inject an additional $1.5 billion into Clearwire Corp., a wireless broadband firm struggling to build out its next-generation network. The investment, worth at least $1.5 billion, comes after a previous $3.2 billion deal in 2011.
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As the world focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR), key industry leaders and scholars are sharing their expertise on the topic. Recent releases from Business Wire highlight the importance of CSR in driving business success. This report provides an overview of the key takeaways and statistics from the releases, showcasing
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Intel Israel Ltd. has emerged as the best company to work for in Israel's high-tech industry, according to the BDI-Coface 2009 Best Companies to Work For in High Tech index. Hewlett Packard Israel Ltd. took the second spot, while IBM Israel Ltd. held on to its third-place ranking.
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Spiceworks, Inc. has unveiled dozens of new free IT management applications and plug-ins for its Spiceworks IT Desktop software, a free, social IT management application designed for organizations with up to 500 devices. The new additions include Spiceworks Application Plug-in Contest winners, which were chosen by the Spiceworks user community
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TBC Today, Inc., a subsidiary of TBC Global News Network, Inc., has launched "Are You An Entrepreneur," a multi-installment series featuring Gregg Zegarelli, a seasoned attorney and publisher of The Entrepreneurial Spirit newsletter. The first program focuses on the key factors involved in starting a business, including the
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Stocks in the United States maintained their upward momentum at mid-day, buoyed by strong earnings reports from major companies, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Intel (INTC). September retail sales, a key indicator of economic health, declined 1.5% due to the end of the "Cash for Clunkers" program,
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The domestic manufacturing industry has witnessed a decline in several sectors, prompting traditional companies to explore new markets for growth, including the healthcare and medical technology sectors. With prospects of healthcare reform and billions of dollars in stimulus funding allocated to healthcare, new competitors are entering the market, including major
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Nokia, a leading mobile device maker, has joined the Industry Consortium for Advancement of Security on the Internet (ICASI) as a Founding Member, bringing its expertise in mobile devices to the organization. The move expands ICASI's global reach and strengthens its commitment to addressing multi-vendor security challenges. ICASI&
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Next Inning Technology Research, an online investment newsletter focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, has updated outlooks for several key firms, including Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Dell, Adobe Systems, Netezza, and Xerox. Editor Paul McWilliams, a 30-year semiconductor industry veteran, has been spot on in his predictions, particularly during the July earnings
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Clearwire, the mobile broadband service provider, is facing increasing pressure to switch from its current WiMAX technology to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology, used by major cellcos. The company's president, William Morrow, has indicated that Clearwire could easily switch from WiMAX to LTE, citing the technology's similarities
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A recent revision to a comprehensive cybersecurity bill has sparked worries from tech industry groups and a prominent high-tech watchdog, who argue that the proposed government standard-setting powers could hinder innovation. The Business Software Alliance and TechAmerica have joined the Center for Democracy and Technology in urging Senate Commerce Chairman
